For the joy of the resurrection among us; for the fruit of faith nourished by the Word and the Sacraments.

Readings

2Samuel 11:1–27 David and Bathsheba

1Corinthians 11:17–34 The Lord’s Supper

Psalm 19 (morning)

Psalm 81; 113 (evening)

Monday

Prayers

For faith to live in the promises of Holy Baptism; for one’s calling and daily work; for the unemployed; for the salvation and well–being of our neighbors; for schools, colleges, and seminaries; for good government and for peace.

Readings

1Samuel 12:1–25 Samuel’s farewell address

1Corinthians 12:1–13 Gifts given to the Body of Christ

Psalm 136 (morning)

Psalm 97; 112 (evening)

Tuesday

Prayers

For deliverance against temptation and evil; for the addicted and despairing, the tortured and oppressed; for those struggling with sin.

Readings

1Kings 21:1–4, 15–35 Naboth’s vineyard

1Corinthians 12:14–31 One body, many members

Psalm 123 (morning)

Psalm 30; 86 (evening)

Wednesday

Prayers

For marriage and family, that husbands and wives, parents and children live in ordered harmony according to the Word of God; for parents who must raise children alone; for our communities and neighborhoods.

Readings

1Kings 2:1–27 David instructs Solomon

1Corinthians 13:1–13 The way of love

Psalm 15 (morning)

Psalm 48; 4 (evening)

Thursday

Prayers

For the Church and her pastors; for teachers, deaconesses, and other church workers; for missionaries and for all who serve the Church; for fruitful and salutary use of the blessed Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.

Readings

1Kings 3:1–15 Solomon’s prayer for wisdom

2Corinthians 1:1–22 God gives comfort

Psalm 36 (morning)

Psalm 80; 27 (evening)

Friday

Prayers

For the preaching of the holy cross of our Lord Jesus Christ and for the spread of His knowledge throughout the whole world; for the persecuted and oppressed; for the sick and dying.

Readings

1Kings 5:1–18 Preparations for building the temple

2Corinthians 1:23—2:17 Forgiving those who sin

Psalm 130 (morning)

Psalm 32; 139 (evening)

Saturday

Prayers

For faithfulness to the end; for the renewal of those who are withering in the faith or have fallen away; for receptive hearts and minds to God’s Word on the Lord’s Day; for pastors and people as they prepare to administer and receive Christ’s holy gifts.

Readings

1Kings 7:51—8:21 The Ark of the Covenant is brought into the temple

2Corinthians 3:1–18 Ministers of the new covenant

Psalm 56 (morning)

Psalm 100; 62 (evening)

Prayer for Divine Guidance

Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with Your most gracious favor, and further us with Your continual help, that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in You we may glorify Your holy name and finally, by Your mercy, obtain eternal salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Preparing for Sunday, August 26, Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

Readings

2 Chronicles 28:8–15 Judah is defeated

Galatians 3:15–22 The law and the promise

Luke 10:23–37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Hymns

573Lord, 'Tis Not That I Did Choose Thee

683Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

933My Soul Rejoices

Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You havekept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Luther’s Evening Prayer

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me thisday; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.